Armchair Attorney® Podcast

Experts have warned that  Winter Storm Fern, which battered multiple U.S. states over the weekend, could result in a financial fallout exceeding $100 billion. How are the freight markets responding? We go to Ken Adamo of DAT Freight & Analytics to dig in. Or is it dig out? While some schools face cancellation, this fully remote class certainly won't be. This program is brought to you by D...

Oh, it's time! It's time! It's Trailer Time! In this installment, I welcome Brent Yeagy, President & CEO of Wabash , the publicly-traded manufacturing company that designs & produces dry freight & refrigerated trailers, truck bodies, & tank trailers. Wabash also provides parts, services, & solutions like " Trailers as a Service " (TaaS).  Founded in 198...

That's right, Craig Fuller , Freight Alley himself, joins the podcast where we talk all things supply chain! Get ready! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New...

Oh this one was a long time coming!  I first met Steve Syfan at DAT's Executive Symposium in the spring of 2025. As one of the founders of Syfan Logistics , a leading 3PL based in Gainesville, GA, Steve lives a life rooted in his Christian faith. As a family business owner, Steve works alongside his father & brother as well as a team of incredible men & women that share a vision of in...

What happens when an unstoppable force collides with an immovable object?  Thanks to the Traffic Club of Chicago , we found out! On Thursday, November 13th, Craig Fuller , Founder & CEO of Freightwaves & SONAR met Ken Adamo , GM for Shipper & Chief of Analytics for DAT Freight & Analytics .  Missed the live event? Here you go! Follow Craig & Ken on x for even spicier takes! Thi...

We're digging deep this week at the Armchair Attorney® Podcast as we dive into two Supreme Court cases. The first case is Learning Resources, Inc. v Trump. At issue is whether IEEPA authorizes the use of tariffs, and if it does, did Congress unconstitutionally delegate that power to the President? Oral arguments were last week, we'll discuss!  The next case is Montgomery v. Caribe Transp...

For months we've watched this case move through the federal courts at a breakneck speed. Oral arguments for the V.O.S. Selections v. Trump case occurred on November 5, 2025. All roads lead to SCOTUS.  Does IEEPA authorize tariffs? If it does, did Congress unconstitutionally delegate that power to the President? We're closer than we've ever been to knowing the answers. For your liste...

In this conversation, I am joined by Josh Allen , Chief Commercial Officer at ITS Logistics . Josh drives the company's business growth, customer acquisition, & commercial strategy, leveraging ITS's asset-based model & innovative tools to expand market share & tackle industry challenges. ITS Logistics is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) company founded in 1999 & head...

Jordan Graft is a man on a mission. As the Founder & CEO of Highway, the Dallas-based technology company focused on the trucking & industry, Highway is making freight more connected and secure. And it all starts with carrier identity. Or is it single sign on? In this episode, we talk faith, collaboration, Jordan's indefatigable drive to build one of the fastest growing technology comp...

In this installment, I sit down with Will Fediw , Senior Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association , as he gears up for VMA 2025 . From serving in the coast guard to working in the c-suite, Will knows what it takes to bring an industry together at the VMA. What is the VMA? Glad you asked!  The Virginia Maritime Association is a professional trade organization founded in 1920 to promote,...

Jorden Reber is an incredible person. A natural leader who excels at bringing the best out of people. As the EVP of ARL Network , an agent-based, asset transportation network built on the foundation of partnerships, and providing top-tier customer service throughout the United States.  He also loves Mondays. In this episode, we discuss Jordan's journey from the restaurant kitchen to the C-Sui...

Once more unto the breach with the incredible, Anne Reinke , President & CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America . With just a couple weeks to go, the Intermodal Expo is gearing up! In this episode, Anne & I discuss our early careers in food service & retail. We also talk about the BNSF & CSX partnership, the end of the de minimus exemption on tariffs, & the latest i...

Beth Young is a force of nature. From WyoTech , to the American Trucking Associations , to Velociti , Beth 's career has spanned the logistics landscape. In this installment, we sit down to discuss the connected supply chain. The connected everything, really.  We talk about solving problems, amplifying the message of skilled trades, & Beth's latest work helping fleets leverage techno...

Probably not. But if you're looking for a broader recovery in the freight market, you will not find it here. Today I saw down with Ken Adamo , Chief of Analytics at DAT as well as Prof. Jason Miller of Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business .  Get ready, we get spicy! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers &a...

In this episode, I sit down with Pamela Bracher , Deputy General Counsel for the American Trucking Associations . That's right, we're talking law! Pamela's career spans the transportation industry. Not only has she been a professor, but she practiced at Miller & Martin before helping build & lead best in class claims departments for some of the most sophisticated trucking co...

In this episode, I talk with freight tech legend, Bill Driegert . We talk about his journey in logistics as well as the recent acquisition of the Convoy Platform by DAT . From Coyote to Amazon, to Otto & Uber, Bill has been at the cutting edge of freight. Let's get into it! It's been a year! In less than 12 months, DAT has made some moves, most recently with the acquisition of the  C...

Since taking office in January, President Trump has leaned heavily on tariffs to address trade deficits & drug trafficking, invoking IEEPA — a 1977 law granting presidents emergency economic powers — to bypass Congress. The Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariffs, rolled out via Executive Order 14257 in April, imposed a 10% duty on all imports, with higher rates (up to 50%) targeting 25 countries, i...

In this episode, we welcome Gord Magill , the Canadian-born trucker, writer, & commentator with over 25 years of experience in the trucking industry across four countries, including Canada’s ice roads, Australia’s outback, & New Zealand’s logging routes. He has written extensively on trucking issues & Canadian politics for publications like Newsweek, The American Conservative, & Am...

In our next installment, we welcome Anne Reinke , the President & CEO of Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). For the past 20 years, Anne has helped navigate corporate, transportation policy & political experience throughout the supply chain. Not only did Anne serve as the President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), but she's held senior role...

Good afternoon, class. My name is Professor Leffler, and this is my colleague, Professor Schreiber . Today we're going to be discussing how everything moves. Today, we study logistics. Welcome to Supply Chain 101. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or...

It's episode 100 for the Armchair Attorney® Podcast so we're going big! In this installment we sit down with JJ Schickel , founding partner of EVE Partners . Together with his team, JJ has led more than 150 transactions exceeding $11 billion in value, solidifying his reputation as a leader in transportation-focused investments.  At Omni Logistics, JJ led company growth from 200 employees...

About two decades ago, I walked the same halls as my next guest, James Sidou , VP & General Counsel at Saddle Creek Logistics .  See, Jim & I both attended Michigan State University College of Law . Go Green! In law school, it's about survival. The first year scares you to death, the second year works you to death, & the third year bores you to death. Or so I've heard. Fast f...

Oh this is a good one! I had the great privilege to sit down with the team at Freight 360 . We dig deep on some of the biggest legal issues facing the supply chain. Broker Liability? We cover it! Nuclear Verdicts? We cover it! Broker Transparency? We cover it! English proficiency? We cover it!  You will not want to miss this one, my friends! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Anal...

It's a simulcast! In our 97th episode, I join my good friend Brandon Wiseman as well as Rob Carpenter , Brian Runnels , & Jack Van Steenburg to discuss President Trump's Executive Order on English Proficiency for CDL holders . Get ready! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whe...

I am excited to welcome Ryan Joyce , CEO & Co-Founder of GenLogs to dig deep in freight intelligence as well as his time with the CIA. In this conversation, we talk about our families as well as the events that led to Ryan serving his country. Finally we look at the technology that is powering GenLogs battle against fraud & theft in the trucking industry. This is a conversation that you wi...